Sara Shepherd

There are plenty of options out there for swimmers when it comes to using specific pieces of gear to help improve technique and training. Besides your suit and goggles, here are five more pieces of equipment I would recommend to have in your possession on the pool deck, along with […]

Are you looking for some long distance swimming opportunities? You have probably heard of USMS “Go the Distance,” but have you heard of the February Fitness Challenge? This international long distance postal swimming event is hosted by the Tualatin Hills Barracudas. The Challenge has always focused on promoting health and […]

REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER Call for Nominations for Annual OMS Awards must be submitted by January 25, 2019 Every year we ask our members for nominees for the five OMS Awards described below. This is your opportunity to give recognition to a worthy individual, organization, business or group that has […]

Every year we ask our members for nominees for the five OMS Awards described below. This is your opportunity to give recognition to a worthy individual, organization, business or group that has contributed outstanding service to a team or to OMS during 2018. Awardees are announced and celebrated at the […]

Every year we ask our members for nominees for the five OMS Awards described below. This is your opportunity to give recognition to a worthy individual, organization, business or group that has contributed outstanding service to a team or to OMS during 2018. Awardees are announced and celebrated at the […]

Now that the open water swim season is behind us, it’s time to take the wetsuits off and put the racing suits back on! Being the competitive swimmer that I am, I welcome the short course fall and winter Masters swim meets with open arms. If you are a little […]

When I think about something that is so very important to me, that shaped who I am today, and that continues to have a profound influence on my life, one word comes to mind: swimming. Let me introduce myself. My name is Sara Shepherd and I have recently taken on […]